What does cinnamic acid do?

What does cinnamic acid do?

Cinnamic acid,also known as β-phenylacrylic acid and 3-phenyl-2-acrylic acid, is an organic acid isolated from cinnamon bark or benzoin. It is produced by the deamination of phenylalanine in plants. It is easily soluble in organic solvents such as ether, acetone, glacial acetic acid, and chloroform, difficult to dissolve in cold water, and soluble in hot water.

It is an unsaturated aromatic acid that exists in nature in the form of free or esters, such as in Impatiens, cinnamon oil, and coca leaves. Due to the presence of double bonds, there are two isomers, cis and trans, and the cis body has three polymorphs. Both cis and trans exist in nature. The trans exists in essential oils such as storax balsam, cinnamon oil, Peru balsam, basil oil, and cocoa leaves. The cis exists in Malacca galangal oil, and the trans is more stable than the cis, and most of the commercial products are trans. Cinnamic acid has a special smell, slightly like cinnamon, and both the positive and negative isomers have the aroma of honey flowers and a sweet and spicy taste. It is a multifunctional compound that also has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and anti-fatigue effects.

What are the benefits?

Anti-inflammatory

It has anti-inflammatory activity, can reduce inflammatory response, and help relieve pain and swelling.

Antioxidant

It is a strong antioxidant that can scavenge free radicals, slow down cell oxidative damage, and protect cells from damage caused by disease and aging.

Hypoglycemic

It can enhance the sensitivity of cells to insulin and promote the absorption and utilization of glucose, thereby lowering blood sugar levels.

Hypolipidemic

It can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, which helps prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular diseases.

Antibacterial

It has certain antibacterial activity and can be used to inhibit the growth of certain pathogenic microorganisms, which is helpful for the prevention and treatment of infections.

Improve intestinal health

It can increase the number and diversity of probiotics, thereby improving the function of intestinal immunity.

Regulate the neuroendocrine system

It can reduce stress and anxiety and improve the body's overall immunity.

Enhance the activity and function of immune cells

It can stimulate the activity of macrophages and natural killer cells, enhance their ability to phagocytize and kill pathogens, and can also regulate the signal transduction pathways of immune cells to enhance their ability to respond to external stimuli.

Antibacterial and antibacterial

It can inhibit the reproduction and growth of bacteria, thus achieving the purpose of sterilization. It can destroy the cell membrane and cell wall in bacteria, and can hinder the metabolic process of bacteria.

How to get it?

Natural sources

The main source of cinnamic acid is the bark and buds of the cinnamon tree. Currently, wild cinnamon is very rare, and most of the supply of cinnamon is obtained through artificial cultivation, processing and sales.

Synthesis

In addition, it can also be made by synthetic methods. This method can be mass-produced in the laboratory, so it is more common. Although this method may cost more than natural collection, the price is still relatively low, which also makes it easy for the market to meet the demand.

What are the effects on blood sugar and blood lipids?

Effects on blood sugar

Improve insulin function and glucose transport: It can improve the function of insulin and help the transport of glucose, thereby reducing the blood sugar content in the body, which helps normalize the blood sugar level of patients with type 2 diabetes.

Reduce postprandial blood sugar: Studies have found that it can reduce postprandial blood sugar. Experiments have shown that it slows down the emptying of the stomach after eating to a certain extent, thereby slowing down the rise in blood sugar levels.

Effects on blood lipids

Reduce cholesterol production: It can inhibit the enzyme activity of cholesterol synthesis in the liver, thereby reducing the production of cholesterol in the body.

Promote cholesterol excretion: It can also promote the excretion of cholesterol and reduce its accumulation in the body, thereby regulating blood lipid levels.

Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects: It also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which can reduce lipid peroxidation, inflammatory reactions and the occurrence of atherosclerosis, help maintain the normal metabolism of blood lipids, and thus have a positive effect on blood lipid levels.

What is the antioxidant effect?

As an antioxidant, it can neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidation reactions, thereby protecting cells from free radical damage. Free radicals are highly active molecules that are produced in the body and cause damage to cells and tissues, and it can capture and neutralize these free radicals to prevent cell oxidative damage.

Studies have found that it can reduce DNA breakage, protein oxidation, and lipid peroxidation caused by oxidative damage. Substances such as 3,4,5-trimethoxycinnamic acid can protect cells from oxidative damage, thereby slowing down the aging process of cells.

It can improve the antioxidant capacity of cells themselves, resist the invasion of free radicals from within the cells, and enhance the ability of cells to cope with oxidative stress.

What are the effects on skin health?

Delay skin aging

It can reduce the damage to the skin when it is exposed to the external environment and delay the skin aging process. It can resist the damage of free radicals to skin cells through antioxidant effects, and prevent the formation of spots and wrinkles.

Promote collagen production

It can promote the synthesis of collagen in the body, increase the elasticity and firmness of the skin, and make the skin younger and healthier.

Antibacterial

It has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity, which can effectively inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria, help improve various skin infection problems, and alleviate related symptoms.

Anti-inflammatory

It can inhibit the release of inflammatory factors and reduce the degree of inflammatory response, thereby relieving the discomfort caused by skin inflammation.

Whitening

It can inhibit the activity of tyrosinase, reduce the synthesis of melanin, help fade pigmentation problems such as dark spots and freckles, and make the skin brighter and more even.

What can it be used for?

Flavors

In the flavor industry, cinnamic acid is one of the key raw materials, which provides a unique aroma and a long-lasting fragrance effect for various products. It is used to prepare various flavors, such as apple flavors, cherry flavors, fruit flavors, and floral flavors.

Medical care

It has a strong medical and health care effect and is often used as a Chinese medicine with preventive, therapeutic, and conditioning effects in traditional Chinese medicine. It has antibacterial, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, hypoglycemic, hypolipidemic, liver and kidney protection, and improves blood rheology.

Food additives

It is also used as a food additive, especially in food flavors.

Cosmetics

It is used in sunscreen skin care products due to its antioxidant and whitening properties. It can protect the skin from UV damage and fade skin spots.

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